About this program
MSc Finance & Accounting
MSc Finance & Accounting is a one-year, full-time programme accredited by both ACCA and CIMA, designed to prepare students for careers in financial or professional services.
This accounting and finance Master's degree provides a strong theoretical grounding and draws on some of the world's best research in corporate finance. It is also highly applied, allowing you to find solutions to real-world business and valuation challenges in mergers acquisitions, private equity and real estate. Many lectures are delivered by highly regarded practitioners, and you will have the option to attend programming workshops, complete an Applied Project, or take part in a work placement.
Our wide range of electives is continually updated to enable you to tailor your learning and match your career aspirations.
Our London location and ongoing relationships with major employers in the finance sector provides the opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations and will help present yourself with confidence to the world's top companies.
Admission requirements
To apply for MSc Finance & Accounting, you should have a First or Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree from a recognised university or the international equivalent in a quantitative discipline such as:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Science
- Business
There are no specific 'A' Level criteria, but many banks and companies in the financial sector have very strict grade requirements for their graduate programmes. We strongly recommend that you research the entry requirements of any companies you are interested in working for.
Prerequisite knowledge requirements
All students commencing the programme are expected to be proficient in probability, calculus, matrix algebra and real analysis.
You should use the Quantitative Experience Statement on the application form to list the most advanced quantitative courses that you have taken in your academic career to date and to provide brief examples of the relevant topics covered by the programme.
Most applicants meet the requirement in one of the following ways:
- IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in all elements. The IELTS indicator test will be accepted for admissions to the 2020/21 academic year.
- TOEFL iBT: A minimum score of 100 overall with minimum scores of 22 in all elements. The ETS at Home test will be accepted for admission to the 2020/21 academic year.
- Duolingo English Test: 125 Overall with no less than 115 in any band score
- Degree studied in and awarded by an English-speaking country and successful performance in an English language interview, conducted by the Business School's Global Skills Consultants, which would be arranged if you receive an offer.
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Core modules build rapidly on previous experience while introducing new and challenging disciplines. Three modules comprise 18 hours of lectures, the rest 27 hours of lectures.
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Applied Econometrics
- Corporate Finance
- Ethics and Professional Standards in Finance (Online Module)
- Financial Accounting
- Fundamental of Derivatives
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Management Accounting
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the institute website for more information.
Tuition
The cost of tuition for this program is £42,200 for all students.
Career paths
Graduates are typically employed in financial services, professional services, accounting and corporate banking.
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